UFC Shanghai Highlights! Gomes Cracks Yan With Co-Main Event Elbow KO
Denise Gomes may have punched her ticket to a UFC women’s strawweight title shot earlier this morning (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) at UFC Shanghai LIVE on Paramount+ from inside the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, after stifling former UFC title challenger Yan Xiaonan with a powerful first-round knockout (head kick and punches). This […]
On August 29, 2026, Denise Gomes secured a stunning first-round knockout of former UFC title challenger Yan Xiaonan in a co-main event bout at UFC Shanghai LIVE. The event took place at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, and was streamed on Paramount+. Gomes, known for her finishing abilities, showcased her power with a head kick and subsequent punches that cracked Yan's chin with 15 seconds left in the first round.
Despite Yan's efforts to stay busy and prevent Gomes from pulling ahead, the experienced veteran ultimately succumbed to Gomes' relentless assault, resulting in a knockout stoppage.
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